Rule · Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule 3. Commencing an Action

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure § 3

Type: Rule
Source: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction: Federal
Date: 2026-07-10
Topic: general

Rule 3. Commencing an Action A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. [Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]

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Rule3. Commencing an Action

A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.

[Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]